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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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