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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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