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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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