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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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