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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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