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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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