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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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