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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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