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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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