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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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