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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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