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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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