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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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