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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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