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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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