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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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