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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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