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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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