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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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