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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting 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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