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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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