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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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