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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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