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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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