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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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