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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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