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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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