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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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