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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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