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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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