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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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