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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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