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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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