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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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