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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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