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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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