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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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