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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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