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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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