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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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