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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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