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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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