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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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