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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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