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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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