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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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