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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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