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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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