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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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