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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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