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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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