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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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