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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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