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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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