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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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