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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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