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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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