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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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