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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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