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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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