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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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