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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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