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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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