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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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