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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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