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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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