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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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