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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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