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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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