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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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