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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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