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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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