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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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