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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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