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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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