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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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