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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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