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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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