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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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