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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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