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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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