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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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