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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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