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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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