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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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