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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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