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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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