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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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