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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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