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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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