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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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