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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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