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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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