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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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