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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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