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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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