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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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