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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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