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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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