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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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