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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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