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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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