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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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