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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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