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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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