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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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