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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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