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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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