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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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