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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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