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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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