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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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