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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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