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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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