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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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