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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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