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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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