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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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