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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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