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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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