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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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