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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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