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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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