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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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