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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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