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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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