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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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