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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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