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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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