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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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