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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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