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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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