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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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