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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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