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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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