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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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