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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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