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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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