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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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