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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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