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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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