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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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