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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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