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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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