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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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