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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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