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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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