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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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