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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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