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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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