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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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