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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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