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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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