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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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