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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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