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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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