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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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