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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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