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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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