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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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