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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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