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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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