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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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