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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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