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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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