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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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