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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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