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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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