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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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