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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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