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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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