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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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