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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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