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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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