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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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