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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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