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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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