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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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