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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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