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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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