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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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