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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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