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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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