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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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