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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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