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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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