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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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