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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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