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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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