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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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