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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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