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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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