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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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