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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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