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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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