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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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