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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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