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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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