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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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