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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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