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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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