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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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