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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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