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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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