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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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