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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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