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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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