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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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