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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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