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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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