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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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