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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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