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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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