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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major 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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