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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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