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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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