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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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