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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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