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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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