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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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