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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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