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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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