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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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