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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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