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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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