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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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