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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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