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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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