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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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