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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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