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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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