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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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