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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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