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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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