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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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