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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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