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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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