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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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