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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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