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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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