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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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