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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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