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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes 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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