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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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