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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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