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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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