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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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