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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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