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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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