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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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