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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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