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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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