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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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