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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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