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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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