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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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