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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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