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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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