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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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