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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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