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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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