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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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