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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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