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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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