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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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