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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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