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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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