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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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