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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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