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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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