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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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