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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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