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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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