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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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