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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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