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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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