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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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