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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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