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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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