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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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