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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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