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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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