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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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