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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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