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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major 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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