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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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