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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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