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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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