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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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