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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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