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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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