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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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