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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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