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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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