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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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