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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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