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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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