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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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