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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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