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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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