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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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