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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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