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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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