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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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