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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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