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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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