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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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