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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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