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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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