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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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