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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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