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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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