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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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