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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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