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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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