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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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