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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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