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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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