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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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