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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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