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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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