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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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