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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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