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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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