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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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