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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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