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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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