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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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