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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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