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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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