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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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