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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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