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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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