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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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