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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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