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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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