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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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