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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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