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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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