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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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