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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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