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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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