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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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