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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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