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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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