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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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