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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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