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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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