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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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