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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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