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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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