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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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