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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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