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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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