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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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