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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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