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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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