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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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