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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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