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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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