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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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