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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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