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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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