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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping 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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