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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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