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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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