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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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