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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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