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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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