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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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