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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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