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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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