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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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