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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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