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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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