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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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