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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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