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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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