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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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