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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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