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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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