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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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