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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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