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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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