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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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