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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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