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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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