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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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