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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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