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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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