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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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