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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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