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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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