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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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