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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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