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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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