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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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