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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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