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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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