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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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