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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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