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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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