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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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