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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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