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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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