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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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