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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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