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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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