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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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