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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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