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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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