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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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