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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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