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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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