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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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