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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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