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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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