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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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