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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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