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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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