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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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