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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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