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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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