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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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