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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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