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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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