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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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