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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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