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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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