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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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