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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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