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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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