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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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