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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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