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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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