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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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