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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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