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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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