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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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