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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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