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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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