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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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