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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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