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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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