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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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