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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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