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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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