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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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