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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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