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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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