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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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