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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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