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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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