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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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