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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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