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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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