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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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