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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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