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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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