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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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