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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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