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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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