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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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