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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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