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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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