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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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