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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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