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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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