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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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