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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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