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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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