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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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