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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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