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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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