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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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