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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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