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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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