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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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