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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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