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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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