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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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