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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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