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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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