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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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