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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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