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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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