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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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