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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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