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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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