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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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