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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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