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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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