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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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