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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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