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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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