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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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