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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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