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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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