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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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