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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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