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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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