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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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