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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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