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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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