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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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