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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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