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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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