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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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