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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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