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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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