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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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