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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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